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Budgie News
VICTORIA
2nd Quarter 2020
Published by
The Budgerigar Council
of Victoria Inc.
Publication No.
PP100001201
Budgerigar Council of Victoria Inc. From the Editor Contents
In this edition of Budgie News we have an article on record
PRESIDENT: VICE PRESIDENT: SECRETARY: keeping in the bird room from BCV president, Col Flanagan
Mr. Colin Flanagan Mr. Peter Thurn Mr. James Smith and continue to profile a club and BCV member. The members
P 0418 391 981 P (03) 5367 4815 P 0412 488 777 profile for this edition will also profile breeder, Brett Martin’s
neerimview@bigpond.com pthurn@genaust.com.au budgeman77@hotmail.com 2018 National winning Dominant Pied. Thank you to Heath President’s Report 4-6
TREASURER , POINTS CO- Chasemore for taking the time to put this profile together. The
ORDINATOR: & RING REGISTRAR: BCV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Club profiled is Bendigo. If you know of a breeder or would Secretary’s Report 9
Mr. Darren Macfarlane SECRETARY Mrs. Kathryn McCalman like your club profiled in Budgie News, please email me on
Rod Skivington bcvcouncilor@outlook.com editorbudgienews@gmail.com
P (03) 5623 2880 ANBC Council Chatter 12
macfarlaned@nex.net.au rodskiv@optusnet.com.au Some members may have read Peter Thurn’s open letter to all
Australian budgerigar breeders online, for those who haven’t we Thurn Open Letter 13-14
Council Members Secretaries of Affiliated Clubs have included the letter in this edition of Budgie News, along
side a statement recently put our by the ANBC Executive.
Mr James Bader Ballarat Baw Baw Bendigo
Budgie Health Check 15-16
Mr. S. Meagher Mr. D. Macfarlane Mr. B. Ricardo We also profile a new book titled, Budgerigar: How a brave,
jamesb@harrishmc.com.au
(03) 5335 5454 0418 507 379 0409 572 442 chatty little Aussie bird stole the world’s heart published by Bird Keeping Records 17-21
Mr. Alistair Bennalack simon@westag.com.au macfarlaned@nex.net.au brettric@hotmail.com Allen & Unwin. The book charts the birds’ history from early
ab19680@gmail.com fossil records through to their place on the show bench through
Border District Clyde Colac BCV Adult Championship 22-31
Mr D. Roulston Mr. C. Herouvim Mr. R. Slade selective breeding.
Mr. Matt Emond
editorbudgienews@gmail.com
0415 642 348 0417 277 775 0429 540 067 Finally, thank you to Rod Turnbull for kindly supplying Club Profile 32-33
borderdistrictbudgerigar clydebud@outlook.com jayne.ray@bigpond.com photographs from the BCV Adult State Championship Show.
society@outlook.com
Mr. Con Herouvim
A substantial delay for this edition due to COVID-19, your Member Profile 34-35
clydebud@outlook.com Dandenong Eastern District Geelong understanding is greatly appreciated.
Mrs. J. Wilson Mr R. Dagg Mr John Ennis
Rod Skivington (03) 9702 8070 0409 652 962 0401 914 784 I hope all members, their family and friends are safe and well as Bumper Budgie 36-37
rodskiv@optusnet.com.au b_wilson@bigpond.net.au robertdagg1@hotmail.com John.ennis@iinet.com.au COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease. Back Story
Mrs. Kathryn McCalman Gippsland Glenroy Goulburn Valley
bcvcouncilor@outlook.com Mr B. Lemon Liam George (Acting) Mr. A. Collyer Regards, Club Results 38-43
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jaylem@dcsi.net.au geoliam@optusnet.com.au andrewcollyer23@gmail. Matt Emond
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President’s Report
Dear Members and Friends,
say to me that you have the best show format system - his skills on these spreadsheets are Given the stress and anxieties of isolation that
At the time of writing this report we are all in the world, so why would we change a outstanding. Perhaps more importantly David’s we are all going through right now, I recommend
witnessing the very first steps in the loosening thing. Your Club secretaries received an email contribution at Council meetings and at our to you all that this is a really fantastic hobby and
of the Covid 19 lockdown restrictions - from the BCV Secretary requesting them to Championship shows has been massive. typically the serenity, distractions and even the
although this come too late to save our 2020 facilitate a vote to either agree or reject the David, on behalf of all Councillors and demands in the bird room are in the main very
National show, for many of us this cancellation NSW proposal, and the vote was returned to members we thank you and let me say there therapeutic. I urge you all to get into the bird
has been a bitter disappointment as the the BCV secretary by Friday 24th June 2020. will always be a seat at the table if you can find room, dare I suggest more cleaning but at least
extended Council / National show committee some free time and wish to return. we should all be beginning to anticipate our
has been meeting monthly for a long time The real issue for the National Show is for pairings and setting our goals for this season.
prior to lockdown and planning for the three states that are saying they do not have Identify the gaps and pick up the phone and
A key initiative that BCV has undertaken during
upcoming National show. the resources to run such an event any more, call up other members looking for some gap
lockdown is the scanning and uploading of
this is where the ANBC should be focusing filling new blood. Remember there have been no
some historical Budgie News to the BCV
energy. auctions this year, so I’m guessing most breeders
On the 11th May the ANBC Executive and website. These are available for anyone to
are carrying more birds than usual so give them a
Delegates from each Zone met online to read, for example 1957 was a good year and
ring - no harm in asking.
discuss among other matters the 2021 As I mentioned previously the BCV has been the number of clubs and members listed is
National Show. I am pleased to report that the working with a local seed supplier to deliver amazing – also 163,000 rings were sold that
seven-year rotation schedule for these shows for our members a top quality Australian year in only a six-month period. Truly looking forward to seeing you all at the UBC
has all be pushed back a year which means grown seed mix. We considered it essential Championship show in September.
the 2021 National Show will be hosted by that the seed mix ration is consistent, locally
Victoria. This is a huge relief for the BCV, as if As we look forward to emerging from
available for all our exhibitors and importantly,
this was not agreed and we missed our slot lockdown, we are planning for the UBC Stay Safe and be well!
at a competitive price. Green Valley are now
due to the pandemic, then we would not have Championship Show in September. There
producing a BUDGIE GOLD mix that is 50%
seen a National show in Victoria for 14 years are many Show formats and options being
Plain canary, 20% White French, 20% Jap Col Flanagan
by the time the rotation came back to us. considered - suffice to say “the show must go
Millet and 10 % Pannikin and with the additive
on” so I suggest that around the long weekend President
Protextin. The BCV have endorsed this
product with the Budgie Vic logo, so I urge in June pairs need to be ready to go down to Budgerigar Council of Victoria
There is some talk around regarding 2019 ensure you can have young at the right age to
rung birds at the 2021 National show - this all members to give this a try for the coming
breeding season. participate in the UBC Championship Show.
was also discussed at the recent meeting. It I’m looking forward to AFL kicking off as well!
was felt this situation presented more issues
than solutions in particular the logistics to It is most frustrating for me to report the
support the additional birds. A key part of the resignation of David Charlton from Council. The BCV Triennial Annual General Meeting will
discussions was the obvious advantage that David over a relatively short period took on a be held at Kingston Trophies Boardroom 141
adult birds have when being shown against huge workload and has been an outstanding Woodlands Dr, Braeside VIC 3195 on the 16th
young birds. contributor for the hobby. As Treasurer, David October, 2020 - Friday 7.30pm. Closing date
has utilised his skills to produce a variety of for nominations is Wednesday 2nd October
financial reports which are easily understood, at midnight. Nomination forms are available
However, since this meeting the ANBC has
received a motion from NSW moving to and I find are very communicative. David has at bcv.asn.au or from your club secretary. All
run all future National shows for Adult birds also been working on the Budgie Vic Trade nomination forms must be sent to the BCV
only. Personally I find this motion immensely Stand with the purchase of a trailer and Secretary PO Box 5129, Cranbourne, VIC,
disappointing, the showing of young birds in development of artwork for the stands as 3977 or email budgeman77@hotmail.com
their prime has for ever been a perfect show well as the “Budgie Vic” logo. He has been
format, I have had many International visitors instrumental in revamping the show points
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The Show
Must Go On!
At our recent BCV Council meeting the matter
of restarting the show season was discussed. BUDGIE
GOLD
We are of the understanding that possibly
by the month of August but more likely by
September over 100 people will be permitted
to attend functions held inside.
During these rapidly changing times it will be Formulated in conjunction
necessary to develop a response plan for
COVID-19 for our show halls and events in with BudgieVIC.
general, this response will include:
• Working within the State directives re the Green Valley Grains Budgie
number of people permitted in halls / inside
events etc. Gold is the perfect mix for
• The availability of hand sanitiser
• The minimum separation distance of
your breeding birds,
show benching (to allow personal traffic and
separation)
supplying superior
• Social distancing arrangements nutrition in a highly
We are developing a COVID-19 plan for all
BCV and affiliated clubs events, this document palatable mix.
will be submitted to the Minister for approval
in the next few weeks, once this plan is
approved we will wait for restrictions to be
more certain around the level of attendees for
inside event.
We will keep you informed at of the approvals
www.greenvalleygrains.com
process should anything change.
Col
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Date
FEBRUARY
2020 Show & Auction Calendar for The Budgerigar Council Of Victoria
Event Club Venue Contact Phone
Secretary’s Report
1 Sat Club Champ Dandenong Dingley Community Centre, Marcus Rd, Dingley Mrs Judy Wilson 9702 8070
9 Sun Club Champ Geelong Lifestyle Pavilion Geelong S/Grounds John Ennis 0401 914 784
Dear Members, sure that the opportunity is not wasted.
15 Sat Club Champ Melton Melton Catholic Regional College 109-141 Bulmans Rd, Melton West Amanda Fonti 0414 011 930 The second key aspect is that Social Media can
MARCH Hopefully for all, a start on the road to recovery be used as a tool to force opinions on others as
is now beginning, as we move forward well and yield a result based on single individual
1 Sun Adult S/Champ. BCV Carwatha College, Noble Park Rod Turnbull 0400 354 178
slowly from the massive impact of the world
Shows and Auctions postponed
beliefs. There are people who have millions of
7 Sat Club Champ Colac Colac Youth Hall, Hearn Street, Colac Ray Slade 0429 540 067 pandemic created by COVID-19. Instagram followers who change fashion trends
14 Sat Club Champ Ballarat Brown Hill Hall, Humphrey St, Ballarat Simon Meagher 5335 5454 During this time we have all had to resort to based on what they post, is one example I can
15 Sun
until September pending further
Club Champ Riverina Barooga Community Hall, Barooga Robert Randall 0438 095 995
Social Media and Electronic Communications
to enable contact with our fellow Budgerigar
give you.
If something is unclear or anyone is unsure
21 Sat Club Champ United Scout Hall, Irvine Road, Ivanhoe David Spink 0427 177 988 Fanciers be they close or demographically
22 Sun
advice from the government.
Club Champ Border Mirambeena Hall North Albury Darrin Roulston 0415 642 348 distant.
One thing that has stood out to me during this
about an aspect of the hobby or something is
not clear surely the most important thing to do
29 Sun Auction Geelong Lifestyle Pavilion Geelong S/Grounds John Ennis 0401 914 784 is seek clarity on the subject by picking up the
time is some people have grasped the Social
MAY phone to contact the person who will have the
Media communication exceptionally well –
facts to answer your questions or query? It’s far
17 Sun Y.B. S/Champ. BCV Carwatha College, Noble Park Rod Turnbull 0400 354 178 and others have not. I am not talking about
too easy for people to jump onto a “soapbox”
23 Sat
24 Sun
BCV will keep members informed
ANBC
ANBC
ANBC
ANBC
Bendigo, VIC
Bendigo, VIC
James Smith
James Smith
budgeman77@
hotmail.com
the understanding of the electronic aspects
and how to either start or participate in a
and promote something that isn’t factual – point
in question is the recent situation regarding the
GoToMeeting or a Zoom Meeting – I’m talking
JUNE
30 Sat
of any changes.
Auction Dandenong KK Auction, Dingley Community Centre Mrs Judy Wilson 9702 8070 about the interpretations of what we say and
how we are perceived online.
2019/2020 rung birds and the 2021 Nationals.
The eventual facts contradicted many comments
and threads online about what was “happening” .
6 Sat Auction Eastern Bedford Pk Yth Hall, Rosewarne Ln, East Ringwood Robert Dagg 0409 652 962 The first key aspect is that Social Media is
two dimensional ONLY. What that means is In Social Media as in life it’s too easy to make
13 Sat Club Champ Bendigo Lockwood Sth Comm. Hall, Lockwood South Brett Ricardo 0409 572 442
that we see words and images and make a comment and potentially hurt someone or
14 Sun Auction Western Sub. Masonic Hall, Werribee Wayne Cachia 0412 969 848 interpretations based on those things. We something (the hobby) so please “think” before
cannot and do not see emotion or intent as you actually speak or post anything. Do I get it
21 Sun Auction Riverina Barooga Community Hall, Barooga Robert Randall 0438 095 995
there is no tonality to discussion topics nor right 100% of the time – no. Do I try harder to get
JULY it right based on the above – absolutely
is there the ability to decipher aggression or
12 Sun Auction Melton Melton Catholic Regional College 109-141 Bulmans Rd, Melton West Amanda Fonti 0414 011 930 passion. We should all think before commenting.
19 Sun Auction Bendigo Lockwood Sth Comm. Hall, Lockwood South Brett Ricardo 0409 572 442 I think very carefully now before posting
AUGUST
anything. Why?
As the more Social Media conscious of you Best Regards,
1 Sat Auction Clyde Dingley Community Centre, Marcus Rd, Dingley Con Herouvim 0417 277 775 are aware, initial contact of potential members
16 Sun Auction United T.B.A. David Spink 0427 177 988 appears to be coming online. James
SEPTEMBER What also becomes evident are controversial
Secretary
comments on certain topics as well as the
13 Sun UBC S/Champ. BCV Carwatha College, Noble Park Rod Turnbull 0400 354 178 Budegrigar Council of Victoria
negativity of some posts that are available
20 Sun UBC Show Geelong Lifestyle Pavilion Geelong S/Grounds John Ennis 0401 914 784 for ANYONE to view and unfortunately make
OCTOBER their own assumptions about the hobby.
Remember, while you may be fully aware
10 Sat UBC Show United Scout Hall, Irvine Road, Ivanhoe David Spink 0427 177 988
of situations and issues and be perceived
11 Sun Club Champ Eastern Bedford Pk Yth Hall, Rosewarne Ln, East Ringwood Robert Dagg 0409 652 962 by those within the hobby as objective,
18 Sun Club Champ Nepean Dingley Community Centre, Marcus Rd, Dingley Mim McQualter 0428 857 897 unfortunately anyone on the outside looking in
24 Sat Club Champ Clyde Dingley Community Centre, Marcus Rd, Dingley Con Herouvim 0417 277 775 can very easily make the assumption, “if this
is what the budgie hobby is, I don’t want any
NOVEMBER
part of it”.
15 Sun Club Champ Western Sub. Masonic Hall, Werribee Wayne Cachia 0412 969 848 Our media presence (both personal and that
21 Sat UBC Show Colac Colac Youth Hall, Hearn Street, Colac Ray Slade 0429 540 067 of the Hobby) are where we can promote and
capture new members for the future. Let’s make
22 Sun Club Champ Baw Baw Exhibition Hall, 15 Howitt St, Warragul Darren Macfarlane 0418 507 379
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BUDGERIGAR COUNCIL OF
VICTORIA INC.
Life Members
Mr. A. Baxter Mrs. M. Bridgeman Mr. E. Carter* Mrs. L. Church Mr. B. Cunningham*
Mr. L. Downey Mr. C. Flanagan Mr. H. Gulovsen* Mr. I. Hunter Mr. L. King*
Mr. B. O’Connell Mrs. A. Panter Mr. B. Panter Mr. A. Rowe Mr. B. Sheppard
Mr. R. Skivington Mr B. Wilson Mr P. Hoadley Mr M. Bridgeman
Roll of Honour
Mrs. A. Bassett* Mr. D. Bassett* Mr. B. Bates* Mr. K Bridgeman* Mr. A. Bugg*
Mr. G. Campbell* Mr. H. Eady* Mr. G. Farrar* Mr. F. Gardner* Mr. B. Grinlington*
Mrs. S. Harrison* Mr. H. Heath* Mr. R. Loats* Mr. G. Manallack* Mr. A. Marshall*
Mr. T. Munday* Mr. E. Raven* Mrs. E. Russell* Mr. H. Setford* Mr. L. Sitlington*
Mr. E. Stafford* Mr. B. Tucker* Mr. L. Vines* Mr. J. Watts* Mrs. Z. Watts*
Mr. T. Wilson* Mr. M. Whittaker* Mr. A. Yeatman* * deceased
Welcome to the Exhibitor Status 2020
Budgerigar Council of Champion Exhibitors 2020 Promoted from Beginner Status to
Victoria to the following Appelton, T & S; Baxter, A; Bader &
Turnbull; Broughton, D; Cachia, W;
Intermediate Status through accumulated
points:
Carro Family; Cooke, E; Ennis, J; Grech
new members! S& T; Howard, R; Huth, M; Kamel, H;
Herouvim, C; Ieria, V.
Kruisselbrink, J; Leong, J; Macfarlane, Promoted from Beginner Status to
D; Martin, B; McNamara, J; Murray,
Baw Baw - Amelia Buhagiar Intermediate Status through elapsed
V; Orlandi, J; Paoli, M; Randall, M &
Baw Baw - Marcus Prior R; Ray & German; Rowe, A; Rowe time:
Bros; Sheppard & Flanagan; Slade, R; Barker, A; Garth, D; Gusman, L;
Border - Phil Major
Stephens, R; Thurn, P; Vella & Thomas; Headspeith & Brown; Hunt, S & N; Kelly, L,
Clyde - Gary Doherty Wilson & Hoadley; Ron Wilson. T & N; Liefting, S; May & White; McGrane
United - Sam Binnici K; McQualter R & M; Newman, M; Parr, M;
United - Chelsea Unger Promoted from Intermediate Status to Payne, T; Royal, O; Rizzo, S; Rossitto, K;
Open Status through accumulated points: Tartaglia, S.
Brennand, M; Kirby, R; Stagg, G.
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Council Chatter An Open Letter to all Australian
3. By-Law 10. Extract. As presented / Budgerigar Breeders.
attached with the current minutes from the last
meeting. Whilst I hold a number of positions within the Potentially participation at club shows will be
• Any motion or action deemed by the hobby, the views expressed in this letter are diminished. We should be trying to increase
mine alone. participation, not implementing measures
ANBC. Inc. or its sub groups to be of
Major Significance must meet the following The BSNSW have put forward a motion that will reduce it. What is now our Young
guidelines and timelines: that will forever change the way we exhibit Bird Shield / State Selection Show will now
Budgerigars in Victoria and Australia. The be for 2 year old birds. When do we show
• 12 Months notification is required to ensure motion calls for 2 year old birds to be shown our young birds? Will there be a Young Bird
On behalf of the ANBC Executive (ANBC all Member Bodies are conversant with the at the ANBC Show. This would mean that Shield or equivalent or will it suffer the same
President, ANBC Vice President and myself motion or action along with the intended the 2019 birds that were to be shown at the fate as the Adult Shield? I understand that
the ANBC Secretary), I offer the following content. Nationals this year will be shown next year not all states have the exact same structure
regarding the recent motion proposed by • Inclusion within minutes in the past years and this pattern will continue into the future. as we do in Victoria, however based on my
NSW to change the National show format to ANBC Inc. correspondence is sufficient or a The implications of this change extend way judging experience interstate, there are a lot
an Adult bird only show. direct issuance between all member bodies beyond the National Show and will impact on of parallels. Think about this, the birds you
with greater than 12 months’ notification. all shows at club and state level and these are breeding now, will be for the 2022 show
In summary the motion is deemed by the changes cannot be reversed. The motion will season. It’s a long wait to realise the rewards
executive to be a motion of Major Significance, • Once a motion or action is presented to the be voted on by the ANBC in one month via of your breeding.
and as such the executive have chosen to ANBC. Inc. or it’s sub groups whether passed postal vote. We also need to understand that this change
rescind the motion. or rejected no further motion or action can be
Our current hobby is focussed around young will be irreversible. To make a change back
The motion therefore lapses and the current presented on that matter for a period of five (5) to the current state, will mean that an entire
birds. This is the way it has been forever, and
status of YOUNG BIRDS at the next National full years. this focus has served us well. Indeed for 45 cohort of birds will not be shown at the
Competition in Bendigo for 2021 and all future Thank you and I now hopefully request we years the ANBC Show has been a young bird Nationals. Let’s suppose in 2024 that we
shows remain, consistent with the ANBC move on in harmony. show. For even longer than that in Victoria, decide it is not a good idea and we want to
by-laws. the focus of our club shows is the Diploma, swing back to young birds. The group of birds
awarded to the best Young Bird in Show. In cooling their heels waiting to be shown at
Furthermore, If NSW wishes to continue Regards essence, young birds are for showing and the Nationals will miss out. 2023 will be 2021
with this proposal the matter would need to rung birds and 2024 will be 2023 rung birds.
ANBC. Inc. Executive. adults are for breeding. This is why at shows
be raised as a discussion paper / proposed all around Australia, young birds outnumber 2022 rung birds will miss out. This will not
motion and allow States and Zones 12 Colin Flanagan. ANBC. Inc. President.
adult birds on the bench by a factor of 5 at be acceptable to the hobby and hence my
months to consider the paper before a formal Leigh A Downey. Secretary. an absolute minimum. The showing of the argument that this change is irreversible. This
motion for change would be acceptable, in Neale Love. Vice President. young birds at club shows reaches its pinnacle is not like the “fat perches” motion that was
accordance with ANBC by-laws. in all states with the selection show for the voted in then a few years later reversed. This
My explanations are as follows: Nationals held in May. In Victoria, this is the change is permanent.
Young Birds Shield. In early March we have a There seems to be a belief in some quarters
1. This is a motion has been deemed as of
similar show for adult birds, that then allows that we need to breed birds in the early part
Major Significance. Of which we are all in
us to commence breeding with these adults of the year to be able to compete at the
agreement. before the autumn moult sets in. Whilst there Nationals. This is nothing more than a furphy.
2. A Motion was presented at the Delegates may not be the same structure in other states, I accept that birds bred very late in the year
meeting in Toowoomba in 2013. Moved many breeders take the opportunity to breed struggle to compete at National level. So
S.Q.B.B.A. Seconded B.C.T. with their adults in the autumn and then switch the solution is to throw out our current show
(15J) Motion: That any proposed motion over to young birds in June. So what will this structure to accommodate these birds? I have
of major significance (eg. Yellow face viz look like if this motion is passed? In Victoria had 22 birds place at the National show since
it will spell the death of the Adult Shield in 2008. Their average age at the national show
2012) be put to the member bodies for a
March. An adult show without 2 year old was 11.4 months. Their median birth date was
minimum of 12 month period so that full and
birds won’t fly. There simply won’t be enough the 5th of July. Of those 22 birds, 9 have won
proper discussion and understanding of the 3 year old and older birds to make it work.
implications of the motion be made and not their class. These birds were 10.2 months
The quality will be reduced and so will the of age at the Nationals and had a median
just the 2 to 3 month period that currently participation. The imperative to show young birth date of the 19th of July. My youngest
exists. birds in the early part of the year will be gone – national winner was 7.9 months old when it
Carried. 6 – 1. it loses its meaning when the National Show is won. My breeding season runs from March to
not a young bird show. November.
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Budgie Health Check
I do not try and breed birds over the summer. bodies know your view. The current system is
There have been many successful breeders at not perfect, but no system is. Unfortunately,
National level, including Hall of Fame members this motion creates more problems than it
that did not pair up their birds until the long fixes.
weekend in June. Success is about breeding Coldsore virus
good ones not old ones. Success at National 1) Almost all of us have come across the
level also starts months before the show. The Yours in Budgerigar Keeping
coldsore virus when we were young but some
breeder must possess the ability to identify, individuals get coldsore lip lesions while others
and prepare their birds, getting them through Peter Thurn don’t. A combination of your immune system
the moult to be in peak condition in May. It is and genetics dictates if you can control this
not an easy task, but it is not meant to be. This virus. Polyoma virus is the same.
is our National show, it is meant to be hard. It
2) Humans can either clear the coldsore virus
is not some “every child wins a prize” event.
completely or become a carrier. What a carrier
You need to adapt your systems to make it
means is the virus is lying dormant and hidden
work. It should not be about changing the
in your cells where the immune system can’t
rules to suit your system.
clear it, you are not always infectious but can
There is also the “my birds don’t breed after be at a later date and shed the virus and pass
they come back from the Nationals” argument. it to others. Polyoma virus is the same.
One of the justifications for the motion is that
3) When carriers get rundown or stressed
you can breed with the birds before they go to
the coldsore virus erupts out of hiding and
the Nationals, which addresses this. Really? HEALTH AND WELFARE OF YOUR BIRDS
‘reactivates’ and the individual gets the
Maybe they were not going to breed anyway?
characteristic lesions on their lip and are highly
Consider this: there are birds flown all around
the country for sale at auction. Their situation
is not unlike the birds at the Nationals. A French Moult contagious. Once the lip lesion has cleared
they are no longer contagious and the virus
is dormant and hidden in cells again where
plane fight sometime prior to the auction.
your immune system can’t ‘see’ the virus and
Housed at a new aviary. Boxed up and sold By the Secret Vet
completely clear it. Polyoma virus is the same.
at the auction. Then taken to a new aviary
sometime involving another plane flight. If a I think it would be better if we called it by its Most of us think of French moult as disease of
larger proportion of these birds did not breed name… Polyoma virus. It is not a condition feathers… but it has far more issues then just
for their new owners, then this trade would but an infectious disease. The age a bird no flights and tails in birds. The disease affects
stop, and people would not spend hundreds encounters this disease dictates how severe the liver, heart, reproductive organs and most
or even thousands of dollars to purchase the outcome will be. The infection with virus importantly a bird’s immune system.
them. However, it is growing. If there was a has most impact on birds ranging in age from Birds that are carriers of this disease generally
physiological reason for this, I am sure that hatching until their first moult. Adult birds have poor immunity due to the virus and
one of our many avian veterinarians would infected for the first time with polyoma virus succumb to bacterial and yeast (megabac)
have pointed this out to us. But they haven’t, seem to be less affected. infections that they would otherwise fight
because there isn’t. Accept the fact that some It is spread by feather dander (the white easily. These birds if not missing flights or
birds breed, and some don’t, and this includes dust every bird room has), crop secretions, tails are usually ill-thrifty non-active birds.
birds that go to the Nationals. No change to faeces etc. The virus affects individual birds Attempting to breed from these birds will
the age of the birds at the National show will differently. I believe most if not all aviaries usually lead to addled eggs and similarly weak
change this. have this virus, how you breed is whether you young that do not reach their genetic potential.
What is being proposed by the BSNSW will notice it. It is why one of the first things judges The reason for this is the stress of mating,
irreversibly change our hobby for ever. Whilst do is count flights and check for a tail, birds feeding young, change of environment usually
it addresses the unfortunate circumstances moult synchronously and don’t lose multiple stresses the individual enough that they will
our 2019 birds are in due to the COVID-19 flights and tail feathers at once, it is an evolved activate the dormant virus and either:
situation, the future ramifications will be trait otherwise they wouldn’t be able to fly in 1) The hen can pass it through the egg
detrimental to the hobby. If you support the the wild. (causing egg to addle in most cases),
current ANBC Show structure, that is, a The best way to think of this disease is to use 2) The hen or cock infect their young chicks
young bird show, and you want to maintain our knowledge of a common human virus like in nest < 15 days old; these chicks lack down
our current club and state show structure and the coldsore virus. There are 3 characteristics feathers on back, swollen abdomen, either
participation levels, then make sure that your of this virus that can help us understand the pale (anaemic) or dark red and scaly skin
state representative
polyoma virus and how it is transmitted:
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Bird Keeping Records
(dehydrated)….almost always dying or if • Beware buying culls that look sickly, missing
surviving growing into a stunted, runty birds flights or tails (no matter how good they are
that end up at the pet shop. or which breeder they are from), you are
3) The hen or cock can infect their older chicks introducing genes that lack the ability to cope
>15days while growing flight feathers…this is with a virus that almost every stud has.
where you get your ‘runners’, ‘French moulter’ • Intensive inbreeding creates a stud that is by Col Flanagan located on the outside of the nest box and be
(classic French Moult), ‘Tailess wonders’ and likely to have poor immunity which increases of a size to allow quick and easy reading and
birds missing flights. your likelihood of French moult…if not now but updating. From what I have seen, all cards are
down the track. Over time my system of Bird keeping records very similar and can do the same job, however
This can also happen in the nappy cage has developed to much more than just
when birds from different nests are mixed, • New birds should always be quarantined as it’s the individual’s system and utilisation of the
knowing what pair bred what chick. I am card that will make the real difference.
if one of the fledged chicks is a carrier and they often stress and shed the virus if they are confident that if you utilise a simple set of
shedding the virus they infect other fledged carriers. bird keeping records you will enhance your Typically, the nest box card records the Pair,
chicks causing them to become diseased and • Breed in distinct cycles to give the flock time success in both the bird room and on the Variety and ring numbers, date laid, fertility,
have feathers affected if they are genetically to develop immunity. Try avoiding extreme show bench. no. of eggs and the ring number as chicks are
susceptible, making us unfairly blame the weather like mid-summer and mid-winter… rung. Most cards support the recording of this
parents. It is important to understand that my system information.
this stresses birds causing shedding of the evolved through necessity, as my work took
4) Infect a robust chick with strong genetic virus in carriers. Furthermore, year round me away from home on average 2 – 3 time The example below is an actual nest box card
immunity which can clear or supress the virus breeding means there are always young birds a month, in my situation good simple record for pair 16 for the 2019 season (19 16), it’s a
enough and develop normally, this is why and chicks to be infected; they are great at keeping has proven essential to support every bit messy but a real example of data that was
you can have a nest with some French moult multiplying the disease level in your flock and day decision making, especially in the areas of built up over three rounds of chicks.
birds and some normal. Although they have causing an outbreak in multiple nests or an culling birds and utilising the best birds when I do feel that the data on this card is essential
the same parents they have inherited varying entire nappy cage. pairing. for future generations, and I will explain
degrees of immunity in the genetic lottery of • TRY BREED FOR HEALTH! No good having how the data is built up gradually over the 5
life. It all starts with recording the basics on the
birds that look great, but you can’t breed breeding box card. Keeping these cards up to months.
with as their chicks either die or are runts not date is a very simple routine as you check the Firstly, opposite the X on the top left means
Control reaching their full genetic potential. pairs in the evening, and the recording of data that this pair is a repeat pair from last year, this
• There is no treatment for polyoma virus… • Dr Rob Marshall believes there is a must be kept simple or it may not be effective. pair bred quite a few of my show team in 2018
you can only rely on your genetic immunity. relationship between feather quill strength and and as such they were paired once more and
Antibiotics don’t work on viruses. polyoma susceptibility (strong feather quill = Nest box Card in the same cage (if it’s not broken then don’t
• It is impossible to tell a carrier from a ‘clear’ polyoma resistance). He has a great chapter in The all essential nest box card must be try to fix it).
bird visually…missing flights and tails is a good his book ‘The budgerigar’ on this disease. Well
indication of detecting a carrier. worth a read.
• Bird welfare and health are the best control I think as a hobby the better we understand
of this problem this disease it will help us:
• Good hygiene…can clean with bleach, F10 1) Create better welfare for our birds. We all
and virkon these are all options to kill the virus love seeing our birds active, healthy and happy.
in the environment. 2) Breed more birds with less issues improving
• Always breed birds in top health…no all of our enjoyment and reducing some of the
staining above cere, not in heavy moult, frustration of this tricky hobby
normal stool, good body condition, active and 3) Save cost of buying lots of supplements to
courting with other birds. This means carrier improve fertility when the underlying problem
birds will less likely to breakdown and shed may be our breeding selection
the virus and it remain dormant for the entire
4) Breeding more quality birds from our best
breeding cycle, protecting their chicks.
birds and as an entire hobby allow us to
• Where possible avoid using birds missing surpass the quality of international birds.
flights or tails as their progeny may also inherit
an inability to cope with this common infection.
• Keep records of French moult birds and cull
parents if possible or at least don’t re-pair, at
least one bird is a carrier (if not both).
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If the pair delivered really good results the young in that box and that all are rung on the
years before, then let’s see if we can double next inspection.
up on the numbers and perhaps produce The blue dot over the top of the green
that young one 10% better than all of their indicates that all young have been taken away,
rounds to date. The card reveals that from this the box is cleaned and the pair are ready to
very successful pair another 12 brothers and go again.
sisters were added to the aviary.
This card allows for the pair to have three Black List
rounds, this is not always the case, but I do try On the bottom of the nest box card I write of
to force a third round of eggs from pairs that any significant issues or comments, and even
have produced quality, with a view of moving PTO if more of a story is required, its one way
the third round chicks to another pair to raise. to track problems in the bird room, typically
In the first third of the card is round 1, Date I will note issues like an “aggressive hen and
laid ? then Fertile Yes/No the completion of split the pair”, or “hen went soft and pair split”,
this line has transformed over the years to now or “cock shy so pair changed”. These types
be 6F/8e meaning 6 Fertile of 8 eggs laid, this of problems are recorded onto a blacklist at
simple recording takes no time at all to record the end of the year, the blacklist records any
as you torch the eggs in the nest, but in the issues I had with every bird with no exception,
long term it allows me to track how many eggs the list takes pride of place in the bird room
are being laid. My line of birds now typically lay so if I choose to use that bird again I have a
8 – 10 eggs per round. definitive history of any issues for any given
This consistently high number of large eggs bird.
being laid has been a product of utilising the One could say as you get older the memory
data on the box card over many generations. starts to go, I however would say I have too
I prefer to use only those hens or young from many cages and limited time, so I need the
these hens that lay a large number of good support of this type of system.
size fertile eggs. I have not enough time to run Furthermore, I have always utilised every
hens that only lay 2 or 3 eggs, initially it was cage and maximised outputs by not allowing spreadsheet and the key sort field is the ring Importantly from the data on the forms above
simply me being too impatient but now it’s a cage /Pair to be idle, in most cases pairs year and number, so that when the list is the Data base system allows me to print three
about a good level of production from the right will be turned over quickly if the pair is not sorted it will group any multiple offences from generations of any bird, the line and list the
birds. working out or prove infertile etc. Every pair previous years for each bird. progeny or relatives of any cock or hen.
Fertility in my breeding room has also that is paired has its own nest box card and This is very useful when pairing begins but is
Register of 2019 Young also useful when investigating the success
improved over time and currently is excellent, if the pair are turned out of the cage early the
you really should be utilising records when reason is recorded on the card and in turn A clipboard hanging in the centre of the bird of lines and mapping potential pairs to the
culling birds to look holistically at the results recorded on the blacklist. To support this room is utilised to record every young as upcoming breeding system.
and remove the poor performers granted its system nest box cards are uniquely identified its removed from the pair. This discipline is
often a hard decision, I recommend to you eg. 1a, 1b, 1c and so on. essential in my shed as so many young are The Grading of all Young
that being tough will pay dividends in the long moved around during their first 5 weeks. Around March each year the “Young by pair
As mentioned earlier my breeding cages are
term. a valuable limited asset, these cages take I do prefer that pairs raise only 4 chicks and list” (see page 21) is taken into the bird room
Visitors to my bird room always comment on a lot of time and energy to keep going, my any young above 4 are moved to other pairs. and I catch up every young bird one variety
the high number of large fertile eggs, these personal challenge is that every cage produce In the main these chicks are moved where at a time. For example, this year I had 14 Lt
comments are not lost on me, but it is not young, in the season of 2018 I had only two colour expectations assist in accurate record Greens to review.
usually the time to mention how good record breeding cages that did not produce chicks, keeping. I grade the young Lt Greens against each
keeping techniques has built this success over an excellent result. In the column “comments” (see page 20) other and record the grading of each bird, the
decades. It’s just a good season. Ultimately when selecting a pair for breeding I I record any significant show results, if a top 4 of each variety are then recorded onto
I utilise a Green’s Circle Dot’s, I place this dot will refer to the blacklist for any history of each chick has been moved and to what pair, any the “Young by pairs list” (see page 21).
on the card when chicks are beginning to bird, with the understanding that birds can problems with the chick, and rate the chicks While there are usually no surprises here, once
hatch, making it instantly recognisable when mature out of some issues, while other issues out of ten are recorded as they are removed the data is placed onto the Young by pairs list
doing the silver beet prior to jumping in the car can be more of a problem long term, but if from the pair. one can see at a glance that say pair 16 in
and heading off to work. I will then write on the you know then you can intervene if necessary. At the end of the season I take the nest box 2019 (19 16) have bred 4th and 5th Lt Green,
green dot 4R which stands for 4 rung chicks, If I do find some history on either bird and I card, the register of young and the black list the 2nd best Skyblue and two of the top 5
therefore noting that I need to check for 4 still wish to try that it again then I will place a into the house and type into my home-made Opalines, its no wonder they were a repeat
warning on the nest box card. data system which is Microsoft Access Data pair from the previous year.
The black list is typed into a simple excel base program.
18 Budgie News Victoria – 2nd Quarter 2020 2nd Quarter 2020 – Budgie News Victoria 19Young by Pair is Printed From here I produce what I consider a very important list, it’s a list of all young on a pair by pair basis, and how the young were rated against the rest of the young birds. This system of grading the young and recording it into the system allows me to easily locate related young and when going back over the last three years help to save time identifying quite the number of related young. In reading this back it looks like I have a complicated system, but it’s not really as you open the box, or put out a pair I tend to write a little extra, I can only hope this in some way gives the reader some insight into the importance and opportunities of keeping simple and effective records. 20 Budgie News Victoria – 2nd Quarter 2020 2nd Quarter 2020 – Budgie News Victoria 21
2020 Adult State Championship Show – Report on 2020 BCV “Harry Eady” Adult
Beginner & Intermediate Awards Report Bird State Championship Show
Similar to when you pick a cock bird out of birds and 150 Intermediate birds entered. This The first Shield competition for the year extra helpers in cleaning the floor and packing
the aviary that you want to pair with a certain was a fantastic achievement and based on commenced with many exhibitors and clubs the trailer at the end of the day wouldn’t go
hen bird, sometimes it takes some time the excitement and energy shown by these hoping for good results. With last year’s Adult astray!
before they are both in condition to put in the exhibitors, the BCV Council will continue Bird State Championship cancelled due to the The change to clubs nominating stewards
breeding cage. The promotion of Beginner including the format in future events. hot weather, it has been 2 years since we had is proving to be a good idea as some clubs
and Intermediate exhibitors at a major show an Adult Bird State Championship! are ensuring that Beginner and Intermediate
It is so rewarding to see winners of the special
leading to reward and encouragement for When all entries had been received there members are being nominated, although
medals proudly displaying them after the show
their participation has also taken some time to were 772 exhibits entered from 15 clubs. This we were still a couple of stewards short
and also via social media. This just shows the and were saved by a couple of judges
come to fruition. The third iteration of the Adult amount of enthusiasm that this special award meant that there was one more club (up 7%)
Bird State Championship meant that more compared to the last show in 2018 and a having multiple classes. This is the perfect
has generated. opportunity to understand the reasons for
exhibitors from the Beginner Section could decrease of 62 birds or 7% occurred.
Results for the Beginner and Intermediate judges making their decisions and gain a
participate due to time in the hobby. Comparing like-for-like by looking at the better understanding of what attributes a
sectional awards can be found below. average birds entered per club and the
Most clubs are now used to the entry judge is looking for in an exhibition budgerigar.
Thanks to all those who assisted in making average birds entered per class, saw the The role of steward can be anyone from a
procedure for Beginner/Intermediate birds but
this a memorable day for many Beginner average birds per class decreased slightly (28 raw beginner to a Champion exhibitor, so
just a reminder - if the Beginner / Intermediate
and Intermediate exhibitors. Good luck with versus 30), and the average birds per club instead of just watching at the next State
birds are in the selected 3 club birds, then no
breeding champion babies from those adult decreased from 2018 (51 against 60). The Championship Show, participate through
additional entry is required. You must identify
birds! average birds entered per club and average becoming a steward and who knows… you
these birds as Beginner/Intermediate exhibitor number of birds per class dropped a little this
birds to ensure they are included in the special might also learn something in the process!
year. Beginner and Intermediate birds were Multiple stewards being nominated from each
awards. Rod Turnbull also down on 2018. club is to be encouraged and a number of
Out of the total of 772 birds at the Adult Bird BCV State Championship Secretary The table below shows the last 5 years history new Beginner members who were worried
State Championship, there were 44 Beginner of the Adult Bird State Championship; about stewarding found the experience
very enjoyable and an eye opening learning
experience. Just remember when stewarding,
it is the judge who is judging the class and
comments should be kept to yourself, unless
requested by the judge, until after the class
has been completely judged.
As the early classes were completed it was
clear that the same clubs who finished in the
top 5 were not necessarily going to finish in
the top 5 again this year. Last year’s winner
Our newer classes or varieties had and runner-up (United and Melton) were again
mixed results with strong numbers in the well ahead of the chasing pack and having a
Goldenfaced class with 27 entries, solid ding-dong battle for title rights. At last year’s
numbers in the Dark Eyed Clear class with Adult Bird Shield, there was a difference of
20 entries but surprisingly, only 16 entries in only 18 points between 1st and 2nd but this
the Whitecap class. Exhibitors may also have
gap opened up dramatically to 149 points
been scared off with the new flecking Penalty
being the difference this year.
& Disqualification rules which resulted in 15
Opaline AOSV being benched and this was United eventually ran out very easy winners
the lowest number of entries in a class across with 799 points (up by 99 on last time). Melton
the whole show. finished second on 650 points (down by 32
As mentioned earlier, one more club on last time) and then there was a gap of 52
participated in this year’s Adult Bird State points to third placed Dandenong on 598
Championship when compared to the last points (an increase of 22 points and a jump
show in 2018 and the number of exhibits up from 4th place last time). There was then a
decreased by 62 entries from 834 to 772. With gap of only 19 points to fourth placed Eastern
such a large number of birds to be benched, Districts on 579 points (up 25 points and 1
the setup policy worked well, although a few place from last time) and Riverina
22 Budgie News Victoria – 2nd Quarter 2020 2nd Quarter 2020 – Budgie News Victoria 23in 5th place on 539 points (a massive increase As can be seen from the previous table, the All of the trophies for the Shield were, once The State Championship Show would not
of 149 points and 3 places compared to 2018) clubs in the top 6 had only 1 change (Riverina again, supplied by Kingston Trophies at be a success without the assistance of many
Interestingly of the top 5 clubs this year, four of replacing Western Suburbs) but many reasonable prices to support the BCV. people. Thanks to our Show Manager, James
them finished in the Top 5 in 2018 but only 2 in movements. Please support Kingston Trophies to show Bader, the unsung heroes of the administration
the same position. appreciation of what they are doing for the team, all of the judges, stewards and
The Best Bird in Show went to the Spangle
Competition was close between many of the Normal class winner, exhibited by Mike Huth, fancy in Victoria. exhibitors for being part of another successful
lower placings after 5th place. Only 12 points with the Reserve Bird in Show going to the Keeping in mind that the total number of birds State Championship Show. Many of these
separated Bendigo and Western Suburbs in Spangle Normal class runner-up exhibited by decreased by 7%, there were some interesting people go unnoticed but we could not have
7th and 8th and then there was only 16 points Ron Wilson. changes as per above. the State Championship Show and the
to the 9th place Colac. Even the wooden success it is without their help – thanks again!
spoon fight went down to the wire with only Special mention needs to go to the following Photos of all class winners were taken on the
17 points separating the bottom three clubs. exhibitors; day with the usual mix of good and bad shots
Gippsland in 13th on 94 points were only 6 • 4 multiple class wins; as is the nature of livestock photography. As Rod Turnbull
points in front of Clyde on 88 points, who were the photographer, I have an apology due to BCV State Championship Secretary
• V Murray (Dilute, Cinnamon, Spangle AOSV the fact that I missed taking a photo of the
only 11 points in front of the 15th Nepean.
It just goes to show what difference just one & Whitecap) Opaline class winner. It was a lovely bird as it
extra bird or filling one extra variety would • A Rowe (Lutino, Opaline AOSV, Clearbody & came from the class I judged!
make to where your team finishes. Recessive Pied)
To all those clubs striving to improve your • 2 multiple class wins;
results at the State Championship Shows, • L Richardson (Green & Yellowfaced)
keep up the good work, it is obviously starting
to take effect. The big question is can another • R Slade (Grey & Blackeyed)
club challenge the top two clubs in United and • 1st, 2nd and 3rd in a class;
Melton at the next Adult Bird or even at the • Bradley Family (Crest)
Young Bird State Championship show? We
will have to wait and see. • 1st and 2nd in a class;
An interesting observation was that there were • S & T Grech (Dominant Pied)
quite a few changes in positions and some The unlucky exhibitors on the day with multiple
significant improvements by a number of clubs second placings, although one also managed
and points scored compared to the last Adult to win a few classes. The exhibitors with
Bird State Championship Show in 2018. Three multiple second placings are as follows;
clubs had material increases in points (United
up 99 points, Riverina up 149 points, and • A Baxter (Spangle Double Factor & Hens)
Mountain Districts up 113 points). A number • M & R Randall (Blue & Spangle AOSV)
of clubs had decreases worth mentioning, • R Slade (Cinnamon & Opaline AOSV)
namely Baw Baw (down 153 points), Western
Suburbs (down 120 points), Glenroy (down Some interesting changes in numbers of birds
61 points) and Gippsland (down 63 points). A entered for some classes compared to the
number of clubs moved up multiple positions, 2018 Adult Bird State Championship occurred
namely Riverina from 8th to 5th, Bendigo as follows:
from 9th to 7th and Mountain Districts from
14th to 11th. Four clubs dropped more than
one place, namely Baw Baw (3rd to 6th),
Western Suburbs (6th to 8th), Colac (7th to
9th) and Nepean (13th to 15th). Top 6 clubs
and changes to positions and / or points are
as follows;
Remember that in the future we need to heed
the saying “many hands make light work”, so
at the next State Championship Show don’t
just stand around “supervising” – pitch in and
help setup and pack the staging away.
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Club Results 30 Budgie News Victoria – 2nd Quarter 2020 2nd Quarter 2020 – Budgie News Victoria 31
Club Profile
Erwin Baker was awarded the World An edition of Budgie News in 1985 states ‘
Budgerigar Organisation (WBO) certificate On Saturday, 31st August, 1985 the Bendigo
and rosette for best young bird – 2005 Show Budgerigar Society conducted the Wootton
Season. Shield competition for Unbroken Cap birds.
Teams competing were: Bendigo, Kyabram,
Bendigo Echuca and Northern Districts. Conditions of
entry were that each club enter three birds in
each of 14 classes. The final team placings
were Bendigo 339, Kyabram 245, Northern
Districts 204 and Echuca 190 points. It had
The Bendigo Budgerigar Club, originally been seven years since Bendigo had success
known as the Bendigo Canary and Cage Bird in this shield and also demonstrates the quality
Society held its first meeting on Friday May of the rural clubs.
5th 1933. The Age on Saturday June 3, 1933
states, “The Bendigo Canary and Cage Bird The club has experienced a number of
Society, which has been in existence only one name changes and amalgamations over the
month, held a non-competitive exhibition in years and remains committed to supporting
the Memorial Hall on Friday. The exhibition, breeders in the Bendigo region.
which is believed to be the first of its kind held Stephen Mow shares a story in the Club’s
in Victoria, attracted 200 entries from nearly 40 60th Diploma Show Commemorative Booklet
exhibitors.” stating that George Manallack’s greatest
The Bendigo club has retained membership highlight was building an aviary and supplying
from families who were there from day budgerigars
The club holds a number of club trophy events
one and continue to share a love of the throughout the year, manages the budgerigar
hobby today. Club member Robin Kirby’s competition at the annual Bendigo Agricultural
grandfathers’ brother, George Coulson was Show, is active in promoting the club at the
the first president of the club and Peter Avicultural Society of Australia - Bendigo
Tyack was introduced to budgerigars by his Branch bird sales, and hosts a budgerigar
grandfather, Jack. Jack started breeding in exhibition day to promote budgerigars as pets
the 1930’s. Peter was 8 when he started and exhibition breeding in Bendigo.
breeding budgies and was in his late 40’s
Unfortunately, not all rural clubs have been
when his passion was reignited.
able to survive and/or sustain membership for
various reasons. Bendigo has attracted new
membership from the regions and highlights
the importance of regional clubs supporting
rural breeders.
for the inmates at Bendigo Prison. The
Bendigo prison is now the Ulumbarra Theatre
where the 2021 National Show will be held.
Neither George nor the inmates would have
imagined this turn of events.
The club has seen many successful breeders,
contributors and judges during its 87 year
history including: George Maallack, Erwin
Baker, Bryon Hunt, Alan Gilbert, Vern
McKenna, Jack Moyle, Rob Durston, Bob
Keetelaar, Stephen Mow, Barry Butcher, The club Championship Show, and Auction
Brett Ricardo, Brendan Ketterer, Marlene Hall are held at the Lockwood South Community
Above are a number of prize cards belonging and Denise Andrea to name a few. Bendigo Hall set amongst an idyllic bush setting. The The Bendigo Club meets on the third Tuesday
member Joe Pearce was also a former day is complemented by a hearty country of the month at 7:30pm at the Guides Hall,
to Peter’s grandfather, Jack Tyack. The club
editor of Budgie News in the 1990’s. We lunch and all BCV members are welcome to Atkins Street, North Bendigo.
had changed its name to Bendigo Budgerigar,
Canary and Cage Bird Society in 1937. acknowledge all Bendigo members who have join us. The club is always open to new membership.
contributed over the years.
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